Australian author and blogger accused of endangering China's national security

Hua Chunying, spokeswoman of China's foreign ministry, speaks at a regular press conference

Hua Chunying, spokeswoman of China's foreign ministry, speaks at a regular press conference Source: AAP

The Chinese government has confirmed Australian author and blogger Yang Hengjun is being held under suspicion of endangering China's national security.


It's still not known whether Australian diplomatic authorities in China have gained access to Mr Yang, who was arrested on Saturday.


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